Between clay courts and management A joint interview with Groundsman Gijs Abelen and Park Manager Rolf Bredschneijder At Park Startbaan, everything revolves around the visitor experience, quality and continuity. But who actually ensures this? And more importantly: how do you view the same park when you are responsible for the quality of the park and
Park Startbaan is expanding its indoor tennis court capacity for the winter season from 5 to 7 courts. There is high demand for indoor facilities in Amstelveen and the surrounding area. This is mainly due to the conversion of tennis courts into padel courts. The new 2-lane Air Dome is expected to be ready
At a well-attended General Meeting, the members of LTC Startbaan approved the installation of an air dome covering two outdoor courts from 1 October 2026. The result of the roll-call vote was 75 in favour and 6 against. As the initiators and project owners, the boards of LTC Startbaan and Park Startbaan are delighted
Major steps taken in preparationPark Startbaan board recently ended its deliberations on which track section would be most suitable for the air dome. After considering all the options, it was decided to place the air dome on track section 3-4. The accompanying photo shows that this not only offers technical advantages but also provides
It is with great reluctance that we will be saying goodbye to Herman Mus in mid-2026. In June, he will reach the age of retirement and become eligible for a state pension. As the board of Park Startbaan, we have enjoyed a fantastic working relationship with Herman over the past eight years. His commitment
The demand for indoor tennis courts in winter is enormous. This winter, our indoor courts are almost fully booked at 97%. As a result, there are hardly any courts available for individual rental. The reason for this is the conversion of tennis courts into padel courts in our area.This has led to a respectable
With the transition of Sportcafé Startbaan to its new owners Rachel Gans and Xander Spong, Carmen has also decided to continue her career elsewhere. In her beautiful hometown of Hazerswoude, the local neighborhood café was eager to have her join their team. And we understand that all too well.She will continue to work with
The boards of Stichting Park Startbaan and Tennisvereniging LTC Startbaan invite: All tennis players, padel players, and billiard players All volunteers of the club and foundation Trainers Good relations Old and young Partners are also welcome. to the joint NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION on January 10, 2026,
It had been known “on the terrace” for some time. Rick Nieuwenkamp, the current owner of Sportcafé Startbaan, decided a year ago to put his business up for sale. Rick has run the catering business at Park Startbaan for 10 years and made it what it is today. For him, it is time for
Save the date: January 10, 2026, starting at 5 p.m. The boards of Park Startbaan and tennisclub LTC Startbaan invite you to a joint New Year's reception in 2026 with oliebollen, champagne, and, of course, speeches by both chairmen. There will also be live music! All athletes, tennis players, padel players, billiard players, trainers,
